Why Freelance Writing?

12 Feb , 2013

Freelance writing is a wonderful career and one that could help you get to the level you want to be as a writer. It is a great platform to get your works noticed and if writing is what you love to do and you are good at it, you should give this avenue a try.

Though freelance writers may have a specialized or preferred niche, they do not settle to write for a certain topic. This is because they get different clients who come with different needs. As a freelance writer, you write just about anything from product descriptions to blog posts. The possibilities are endless; you therefore need to have exceptional research skills because your content determines whether or not you get more jobs. If you are still unsure on whether or not to get into freelance writing, perhaps the following perks will persuade you:

Job Satisfaction Levels High

There is nothing more frustrating than working a job that is not fulfilling. If writing is what you love doing, then by all means go for it! However, this does not mean that you should quit your job and delve into the writing waters without a plan. It is best to work on the side as you generate a clientele base and also promote your content online.

Flexible Working Hours

Who doesn’t want to control their working hours? Well, this is one of the best aspects of freelance writing. Most of the time, you can choose your workload and this will depend on the amount of time you have and your needs as well. You are also not forced to work a 9-5 shift and can work at any time and from anywhere. Most freelance writers I know work at night and early mornings because this is when their creative juices are flowing. You can also decide what time is best for you. This flexibility particularly comes in handy when you have a family since you can easily balance your day out to accommodate all your tasks.

You Get To Work from Home

Most people are green-eyed that I do not need to leave the house to work and they should be! Having had my fair share of traditional employment, it is a relief that I can actually work from home. I no longer have to put up with a stuffy office, competing colleagues or the dreadful commute to and from work every single day. That rat race is definitely not something I miss.

You Make Good Money

Not many of us would get into freelance writing unless we actually made money from it. You can earn really good money as a freelance writer regardless of which part of this world you come from. However, it calls for commitment since you need to take in as many writing gigs as you possibly can and you also must have self discipline in order to meet deadlines.

Freelance writing is intriguing because each day comes with its own unique challenges. Each assignment presents an opportunity to diversify your knowledge and experience a new side of life even with topics you are familiar with.

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